May is here already and the kids will be out of school before we know it. Memorial Day is around the corner. Its time to think about getting your boat out of storage and begin your spring boat maintenance. So, if you find yourself asking, “do I really need to perform boat maintenance?” or…

As we say goodbye to 2018, we took a quick look back in time. A lot has changed since Mercury’s small beginnings in 1939 when outboards were ordered from the Montgomery Ward mail order catalog. Mercury Outboards continue to be a leader in the industry and are even more reliable today. We at US…

Wishing you peace and joy this holiday season. We sincerely thank you for your business & look forward to serving your boating needs in the new year. Your Trusted Source for Boat Parts and Repair, The US Boatworks Team

The calendar says it’s almost spring yet the 30 degree temps make it seem like a distant dream. As we just entered the month of April, its time to think about getting your boat out of storage and begin your spring boat maintenance. So, if you ask yourself, “do I need to perform boat maintenance?” or…

It finally happened just like it does every year. Freezing temperatures left us and spring is in the air. Like clockwork as soon as it warms up, our phones start ringing off the hook and customers line up to get their boats ready for the season. Since you need us, we are now open on Saturdays beginning March 3rd….

Old, untreated gasoline in your boat motor can impact your engine’s performance. Over time old gasoline turns into sludge which can deposit in your carburetor, injectors and fuel lines. These deposits can harm your engine. Treating your fuel can prevent gunk in your tank and fuel lines and remove any current deposits in your motor. We always recommend…

October has been declared National Hunting and Fishing Month by U.S. Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke. Zinke is a proponent of hunting and fishing and looks to expand these activities in our National Parks. He notes in an article on the Kansas Wildlife Federation Website, that hunters and anglers play a huge part in conservation…

Winterization tips for do-it-yourselfers: This week daytime temperatures are dipping into the 60’s and it finally feels like fall outside. Enjoy these cooler temperatures by taking your boat out for a quick drive while you can. Traffic on the lake will be at a minimum; you may have the lake all to yourself. It may be…

So you own a Mercury outboard but just haven’t quite kept up on maintenance. Perhaps you have no idea where you stored the owners manual and are just crossing your fingers that you haven’t forgot any major maintenance items. For anyone who can identify with the above, this article with outboard boat engine care tips…

Our phone rings continuously with about boat motors not running properly. At times, we try to help our customers trouble shoot the problem over the phone. No sense in bringing a boat in for service if the answer is a quick solution that the owner can handle. So, when discussing the poor performance complaints, popular…

Spring is finally here and the sun and warm temperatures are not far behind. Soon you will want to be out enjoying the sunshine and what better way to do it than getting out on the water? Before you make your first trip to the lake this year, it’s a good idea to make sure…

The calendar says it’s almost spring even though all the clouds and rain make it feel like a distant dream. As we are just entering the month of April, its time to get your boat out of storage and begin your spring boat maintenance. So the question is: where to start? First, ask yourself if…

Judging by the huge quantity of duck boats we have in our repair shop for tune ups right now, it seems that duck season is upon us. Learn some boat repair tips below. To be sure your first duck hunting trip this year goes smoothly, we highly suggest your outboard motor is running in top…

We receive numerous phone calls each day about boat motors not running properly. Often times we try to help our customers troubleshoot the boat fuel line problems over the phone if possible. No sense in bringing a boat in for service if the answer is a quick solution that the owner can handle. So, when discussing…

Spring is finally here with high temps in the 70’s all week. It’s great to be out enjoying the sunshine and what better way to do it than getting your boat out? Before you take your family and friends out on the water for the first time this year, it’s a good idea to make sure…

KCTV aired a story yesterday about the KC Fire Department performing rescues on the Missouri River. The fire department was practicing water rescue techniques while the river is turbulent thus making rescues more challenging. US Boatworks is proud to be the Kansas City Boat Repair company behind the outboard motor shown in this story. We…

Choosing a repair shop for your boat motor is a big decision. Of course you want quality boat repair performed by certified mechanics, but which shop can you trust? History and reputation are both good deciding factors when choosing who to trust with your boat motor. History: US Boatworks has been in the marine service…